Julia Lashay Israel – Eminent Speaker and Real Estate Visionary

Julia Lashay Israel is a nationally recognized real estate leader, TEDx speaker, and author of The Color of Real Estate: Unlocking the Secrets to Generational Wealth. She consults for some of the world’s largest real estate companies and government agencies and has emerged as a powerful force in the real estate and leadership industry.

As the Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes in Minneapolis, Julia casts the vision and drives profitability for a team of over 240 agents who collectively close more than 2,500 transactions each year. Previously, as the Head of Inclusion and Belonging at Keller Williams Realty International, Julia led diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies across more than 800 franchises in 58 countries.

Beyond brokerage leadership, Julia is a highly sought-after speaker who has educated and inspired thousands of professionals around the globe. Her talks, often delivered to audiences of over 15,000, are known for their energy, authenticity, and practical insight. She has authored several industry-acclaimed courses, including 'The Agent of Distinction' and 'The Color of Real Estate', which have collectively reached over 40,000 real estate professionals nationwide.

Julia is a frequent contributor to media outlets such as Inman News and REALTOR® Magazine, where she shares thought leadership on real estate trends, inclusive business practices, and wealth building. As co-host of the 'Color of Money' podcast, she facilitates transformative conversations to help people earn more, learn more, and build wealth.

Julia’s leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including the 2020 Exceptional Service Award, the 2021 Go-Getter Award, and recognition as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People to Watch in Texas in 2022. She was named an Emerging Leader by RealTrends, a RISMedia Newsmaker in 2021, 2023, and 2024, and was named one of the Inman Power Players in 2025.